lesson 3

Question 1

refers to excessive loss of water from the body, usually through perspiration or sweating, urination, or evaporation

Answer 1

dehydration

Question 2

causes of dehydration

Answer 2

diarrhea, vomiting, sweating

Question 3

refers to the detrimental cause of excessive training

Answer 3

overexertion and overtraining

Question 4

causes of overexertion and overtraining

Answer 4

lifting heavy objects
jumping from a height
pulling heavy objects

Question 5

excessively low body temperature, characterized by uncontrollable shivering, loss of coordination, and mental confusion

Answer 5

hypothermia

Question 6

causes of hypothermia

Answer 6

cold temperature
improper clothing
getting wet
exhaustion
dehydration & lack of food

Question 7

to aid hypothermia

Answer 7

1. move the person out of the cold
2. remove wet clothing
3. cover with blankets
4. apply dry warm compresses
5. give warm food

Question 8

this is an alarming rise in body temperature, which is an effect of exercising in a very humid environment

Answer 8

hyperthermia

Question 9

causes of hyperthermia

Answer 9

clogged sweat ducts or under developed sweat ducts
hot, humid weather or tropical climate
intense physical activity